Update on my daughter

[JCMach1]

While we are still waiting for the final testing results, it looks like my daughter has Staphylococus Scalded Skin Syndrome... a bad case and rather rare in a 5 year old. She is at the upper-end of the age range.

She got progressively worse during the day, but late this afternoon (after they begin treating her wounds as burns with anti-biotic cream) she seemed to stabilize.

I hope the anti-biotics (and the good karma are working).

She looks like a victim in a burn ward... with a burn over about 60-70% of her body.

Until the blistering stops and the burns begin to heal she will have to stay in the hospital. I expect that will be at least another 2-3 days. :(

Let's hope the Dr.'s have it this time and it isn't some mystery virus.

Here are some images of what I am about 95% certain she has... (not for the squeamish)
http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Category=0&Diagnosis=140&Pigmentation=0&BodySite=0&Author=0&AgeSelect=default&BO=OR&ImageName=Enter%20Image%20Name

[Astarho]

1. Glad to hear she's stabilized

keeping up the good thoughts.

[Catshrink]

2. Thank you for the update

I've been looking for it this morning...

Glad to hear they have a diagnosis and are starting to get her some relief and comfort. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending good wishes and DU hugs your way. Keep us posted!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. Thanks for the update JC...I was really worried about you all.

I send all my positive vibes that she is soon home where she belongs. And that the doctors are right. Get some rest, okay?

Hugs,Laura

[JCMach1]

5. I am going to try to get my oldest daughter to school and

myself to work tomorrow (my wife will be staying tomorrow) and we will go over after work and school in the early afternoon.

[madmax]

4. Awe, poor lil baby girl

Will continue to send good karma and prayers your way. Do they know what caused this?

:hug: for you and your family.

[Redneck Socialist]

6. Hoping for the best.

My thoughts are with you.

[Mikimouse]

7. Hugs and good thoughts to you and especially to her..

Scary thing. I will keep you in my thoughts.:grouphug:

[agingdem]

8. Thank G-d!

I've been thinking about your little girl since I read your post yesterday. Where do the doctors think she may have come in contact with this bacterial infection?

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

9. Oh my.

My thoughts are with you, your daughter, and your extended family :hug: Hope she's better real soon.

[Mobius]

10. one has to wonder if Karma exists in times like this

Your daughter's suffering is not fair. I will maintain positive thoughts for her, until she heals.

[JCMach1]

11. She still had the spirit to say as we were changing channels

uhhhhhh yucky Bush...

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

12. awww

cute! :D

[Padraig18]

13. Excellent news!

Sending my prayers your way! :)

[Fridays Child]

14. OMG, I hadn't read about your daughter! Bless her heart!

A ton of positive energy is coming to your daughter and to you, right now!

[proud patriot]

15. Thanks for the update

I've been keeping her in my thoughts .

[Mass_Liberal]

16. I'm sure she'll be ok...

stay strong

:grouphug: ,


Dave

[Kamika]

17. damn , make sure she doesn't touch the blisters

Would get bad scars

[progressivebydesign]

18. I"m glad she's doing better.

I was signing on to see how she's doing this morning. I was going to suggest a diagnosis of Staph, or some type, but they seem to have gotten there already. My sister had something similar right when she was born. Sending good thoughts your way.. :grouphug:

[rasputin1952]

19. Sorry I didn't see this yesterday JC...

my thoughts and prayers are w/you and yours. I am thankful that she was diagnosed as quickly as she was.

Be strong, and I'm glad to see she said 'yuch bush'! LOL.

Give her a hug form all of us here. :grouphug:

O8)

[bicentennial_baby]

20. I'm so sorry that I was correct

I was truly hoping that she had something less severe. I hope my info yesterday helped, and I am praying for your daughter's speedy recovery. :hug:

[JCMach1]

24. No, your help was very useful

and put me a little at ease because it is treatable.

:)

[bicentennial_baby]

25. I'm glad

I have a strange ability to identify illnesses purely based on symptoms. This comes from a lifetime of hypochondria and countless hours poring over medical texts. I'm glad my storehouse of useless (to me) info could help in any way. :-)

[Old and In the Way]

21. Glad to hear that the condition is stabilizing.

Best wishes for her speedy recovery!

[supernova]

22. Sending prayers your way, JCMach1

Good to hear she's stabilized.

And Good that they finally have a diagnosis.

:grouphug: to you and your family.

[LuLu550]

23. thanks for the update

we were worried. More good thoughts, prayers, karma --- coming your way! :hug:

[Lizz612]

26. Glad to hear you know what it is and that she's stable.

Hope she feels better soon. Lots of good vibes to her, and the rest of you. :hug:

[silverlib]

27. Glad you have updated.

There's nothing worse than not knowing. I hope she is well and home soon.

This post helped me. The referenced link in your prior post to "fifth disease" gave me a diagnosis for my daughter. She has had this, and although it's no fun, it does go away. I've had doctor's tell me she was allergic to the sun, even though by the end of the summer, she is nicely tanned with no rash.

What a great group of people here on DU and you are one of the top!

[JCMach1]

28. I will update again tomorrow... once again thanks for all your

positive energy...

[ClintonTyree]

29. A child in pain............

is heartbreaking, when it's YOUR child it's devastating. You have my best wishes and personal power directed in you and her direction. Love the hell out of her and I hope all goes well.

[Jack Rabbit]

30. Continued good thoughts

[indigo32]

31. Oh My

I sure hope she feels better soon. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[lpbk2713]

32. It's good to know there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

We were all concerned. Here's to a speedy recovery.

[Liberal Christian]

33. Continued prayers, JCMach1

I'm so glad they've been able to reach a diagnosis so she can get the treatment she needs.

She'll be in my prayers until you tell us she's home and well.

[gator_in_Ontario]

34. Positive karma to you! n/t

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

35. I am so sorry to hear this, JMach

but I am glad there IS a diagnosis and treatment seems to be working. You, Cleryc and most of all, your daughter will be in my prayers.

[Pithlet]

36. Oh no.

Poor baby. I hope she gets beter soon. I've never even heard of such a thing. It sounds horrible. :hug:

[cally]

37. I'm so sorry

I missed the earlier post. I can't imagine the pain she and the rest of the family are in. I'm glad she has a diagnosis and there is treatment. Stay strong. Sending many prayers your way.